YouTube sensation Usman Ahmed out for Prizefighter glory

INTERNET sensation Usman Ahmed will get the chance to make a name for himself in the right way as he joins the line-up for Prizefighter Super Flyweights at Liverpool Olympia on Wednesday, October 12, live on Sky Sports.

INTERNET sensation Usman Ahmed will get the chance to make a name for himself in the right way as he joins the line-up for Prizefighter Super Flyweights at Liverpool Olympia on Wednesday, October 12, live on Sky Sports.

Ahmed hit the headlines when a video of his flamboyant ring walk and first round knockout defeat to Ashley Sexton became a viral hit on YouTube.

One version of the video has now been viewed over five million times as Sexton delivers a punishing right to floor the confident Derby man in their English Flyweight title clash in Brentwood in January 2010.

The 29 year-old had previously fought Chris Edwards for the British and Commonwealth titles and promoter Eddie Hearn believes a strong showing at Olympia could earn Ahmed a shot at redemption.

“In Prizefighter he has the chance to make the headlines for the right reasons and with his showmanship and self-confidence, a win in Liverpool could earn Usman another title shot and a lot of fans,” said Hearn.

Back in North Wales, Deva Police ABC will be holding their first boxing show of the new season at Saltney Tavern on Friday October 28. The price of tickets is £10, obtainable from the gym in Marley Way.

Club spokesman Tommy Dix had another bit of good news for boxing fans – legendary champion Roberto Duran will visit the north west over the coming weeks.

He will be at Oxton Cricket Club on October 4 and Beechwood Estate, Wirral, on October 8. Tickets are priced £50 and £30 respectively. Call Tommy on 07923 513196.